PHILADELPHIA -- The timetable for Eagles receiver Josh Huff's return is very much in the grey area.

Huff hasn't taken the field since he suffered an AC joint sprain against the New England Patriots in the second week of the preseason. Since then, head coach Chip Kelly has been vague on when the rookie receiver will return.

Although he said the goal was still to play by Week 1, Huff said on Sunday that he is feeling which each passing day.

"I feel like I could play tomorrow," Huff said.

While that won't be happening, the statement does give an insight into just how much pain Huff is in, and does dispel the idea that he might not play at all this season.

"I'm trying to be out there in Week 1," Huff said. "(IR) hasn't been talked about."

Whether or not Huff is able to get out there against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 is going to be key in how the team constructs their roster. Despite what Huff may say, if the team decides to place him on the short or long term IR, they will need to find another receiver to take his place on the 53-man roster.

If he will be active against the Jaguars, like Huff thinks may happen, the Eagles have five players locked into a roster spot at the receiver position instead of four.

The Eagles spent a third-round pick on Huff, and they likely didn't do it with the idea of redshirting him for a year. While all athletes will tell you they can play at any given time, Huff saying he feels like he could play might be an indication that he will be back sooner rather than later.